Travel Critical Care Float ICU RN - $3,288 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a CT or compact RN license.

Details

• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Float position within ICU float pool, rotating between two campuses sharing a parking lot and shuttle service
• Floats across 5 ICU specialties and step-down units, including a pulmonary stepdown unit with 1:3 ratios
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Large short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center with 1,567 staffed beds
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start date
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (1.5 years considered with Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• TNCC certification preferred
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Skills required: IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care/management, care of ventilated patients, continuous IV sedation, cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Experience with external ventricular drains (EVD) preferred
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple ICU specialties and step-down units as needed to meet facility demands
• Participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
• Candidates must apply for CT licensure prior to submission, as processing takes 15-21 business days
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must have a 2-year gap before returning as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.